Fleet tracking via the Internet

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The Webtrack messaging and tracking service uses the Internet to allow fleet managers and their agents to keep track of and in touch with their fleets, says BT. Webtrack uses existing systems operating via Inmarsat (BT C-Sat, with in-built GPS receivers) or the GSM network.

Webtrack`s tracking software is held on BT`s server network which also holds a database of global maps and connects directly to the Internet. The maps cover Europe (to minor road detail), major ports and towns around the world, and include global land and sea coverage, says BT. Different levels of access can be set up at additional cost.

BT says it will provide full support for customers with conventional tracking systems who wish to migrate to the new service. C-Sat terminals already in place can double as the ship-borne end of the Webtrack system. Data, such as speed, heading, or container internal temperature, that can be connected to the C-Sat terminal can also be retrieved at the Webtrack user`s request, says BT. A full on-line audit trail is shown on screen for each message, logging each stage of message progress such as sending, delivery and reading. Tel: +44 1278 772342.